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After the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China, they still held out in Taiwan, Hainan, and a few islands that were lost over time, except for Taiwan. China tried to attack Taiwanese territory three times, all three failing thanks to American intervention.
Playlist of alternate history scenarios from my old channel (2012 - 2013): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0MwcDYjQCaNGSZMKjeIwewt0Zjn5BzWw

published:08 Dec 2017

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TAIPEI — Tension between China and Taiwan heightened after China’s aircraft carrier and its fleet of warships entered the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier and warships entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and was sailing along the west side of the median line of the strait after returning from exercises in the South China Sea. In response, Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and navy ships to monitor and control the situation. Taiwan’s defense department estimates the Liaoning will leave Taiwan Strait on Thursday.
“I want to emphasize our government has sufficient capability to protect our national security. It's not necessary to overly panic,” Reuters quoted Chang Hsiao-yueh, minister for Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council as saying. “On the other hand, any threats would not benefit cross-Strait ties.”
In response, China claims the Liaoning’s movements complied with international law.
“The Taiwan Strait is an international waterway shared between the mainland and Taiwan. So, it is normal for the Liaoning to go back and forth through the Taiwan Strait in the course of training, and it won't have any impact on cross-Strait relations,” Reuters quoted China’s ViceForeign Minister Liu Zhenmin’s comment at a briefing on Asia-Pacific security.
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A rare find in waters off Taiwans coast. A researcher has found a large basalt rock wall while diving in the Taiwan Strait. Lets take a look.
STORY:
The huge basalt rock formation resembles a city wall and rivals similar ones found on land.
The 200 meter-long and ten meter-high monolith looks like thousands of pillars packed together. It was found by Jeng Ming-hsiou near the PescadoresArchipelago.
Jeng is a professor at the state-run Academia Sinica in Taipei.
He was diving in an area about 40 kilometers west of Taiwan's main island when he saw the wall.
The Giant's Causeway on the coast of Ireland and the Wairere Boulders of New Zealand are two well-known basalt formations.
Jeng says the underwater formation was more than likely started by a volcanic eruption as far back as 1,800 years ago.

[NOTE] Audio may get scratchy at times. Voice of Free China shortwave radio broadcast commemorating the failed communist invasion of the Nationalist-held islands of Kinmen during August of 1958. It is regarded as a turning point of the Chinese Civil War and basis for continual defense of Taiwan from further PRC aggression.
Credits
Audio
http://intervalsignals.net (Voice of Free China interval signal 1975 recording)
https://www.youtube.com/user/TechnerVideo (clip taken from longer Voice of Free China broadcast dated August 19, 1989)
Images
various public domain materials, newsreels (Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, Chinese Civil War, Defense of Quemoy)
http://archive.org
https://www.youtube.com/user/historycomestolife (Quemoy and MatsuCrisis)

Taiwan Strait

The Taiwan Strait or Formosa Strait, also known as the Black Ditch (Chinese:烏水溝; Pe̍h-ōe-jī:O͘-chúi-kau), is a 180 kilometres (110mi) wide strait separating the island of Taiwan from the Asian mainland. The strait is part of the South China Sea and connects to the East China Sea to the north. The narrowest part is 130km (81mi) wide.

Geography

Much of China's Fujian Province is situated west of the strait while the islands of Kinmen, Xiamen, Pingtan and Matsu lie just off the coast. Penghu lies in the east of the strait. The island fishermen use the strait as a fishing resource. The Min and Jiulong rivers empty into the strait. Taiwan also administers Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu.

History

The Strait has been the theatre for several military confrontations between the PLAN and ROCN since the last days of the Chinese Civil War in 1949 when the Kuomintang (KMT) forces led by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek retreated across the Strait and relocated their government to their final stronghold of Taiwan. A theoretical median maritime border known as the cross-strait median (海峽中線) also exists on the water to prevent certain transportation from passing.

The Voice of Free China, for many years, was owned by the Broadcasting Corporation of China. This was a private company under a government contract to provide public radio programming. The BCC still exists today, but in 1998 the Voice of Free China and the government-owned Central Broadcasting System merged.

Free China

Free area of the Republic of China, a term used by the ROC government to contrast itself with the People's Republic of China and avoid acknowledging their control over mainland China; often shortened to "Free China" and used in contrast to "Red China"

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The Taiwan Strait Crises

The Taiwan Strait Crises

The Taiwan Strait Crises

After the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China, they still held out in Taiwan, Hainan, and a few islands that were lost over time, except for Taiwan. China tried to attack Taiwanese territory three times, all three failing thanks to American intervention.
Playlist of alternate history scenarios from my old channel (2012 - 2013): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0MwcDYjQCaNGSZMKjeIwewt0Zjn5BzWw

TAIPEI — Tension between China and Taiwan heightened after China’s aircraft carrier and its fleet of warships entered the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier and warships entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and was sailing along the west side of the median line of the strait after returning from exercises in the South China Sea. In response, Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and navy ships to monitor and control the situation. Taiwan’s defense department estimates the Liaoning will leave Taiwan Strait on Thursday.
“I want to emphasize our government has sufficient capability to protect our national security. It's not necessary to overly panic,” Reuters quoted Chang Hsiao-yueh, minister for Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council as saying. “On the other hand, any threats would not benefit cross-Strait ties.”
In response, China claims the Liaoning’s movements complied with international law.
“The Taiwan Strait is an international waterway shared between the mainland and Taiwan. So, it is normal for the Liaoning to go back and forth through the Taiwan Strait in the course of training, and it won't have any impact on cross-Strait relations,” Reuters quoted China’s ViceForeign Minister Liu Zhenmin’s comment at a briefing on Asia-Pacific security.
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Basalt Wall Found in Taiwan Straits

A rare find in waters off Taiwans coast. A researcher has found a large basalt rock wall while diving in the Taiwan Strait. Lets take a look.
STORY:
The huge basalt rock formation resembles a city wall and rivals similar ones found on land.
The 200 meter-long and ten meter-high monolith looks like thousands of pillars packed together. It was found by Jeng Ming-hsiou near the PescadoresArchipelago.
Jeng is a professor at the state-run Academia Sinica in Taipei.
He was diving in an area about 40 kilometers west of Taiwan's main island when he saw the wall.
The Giant's Causeway on the coast of Ireland and the Wairere Boulders of New Zealand are two well-known basalt formations.
Jeng says the underwater formation was more than likely started by a volcanic eruption as far back as 1,800 years ago.

battle scene in Taiwan straits 1959 海上神鹰

Voice of Free China on Communist Invasion of Kinmen and Matsu Islands

[NOTE] Audio may get scratchy at times. Voice of Free China shortwave radio broadcast commemorating the failed communist invasion of the Nationalist-held islands of Kinmen during August of 1958. It is regarded as a turning point of the Chinese Civil War and basis for continual defense of Taiwan from further PRC aggression.
Credits
Audio
http://intervalsignals.net (Voice of Free China interval signal 1975 recording)
https://www.youtube.com/user/TechnerVideo (clip taken from longer Voice of Free China broadcast dated August 19, 1989)
Images
various public domain materials, newsreels (Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, Chinese Civil War, Defense of Quemoy)
http://archive.org
https://www.youtube.com/user/historycomestolife (Quemoy and MatsuCrisis)

Torpedo gun boat sea battle Chinese navy marine Taiwan straits 解放军 海军

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Taiwan Prepares for Possible Chinese Invasion (1997)

Taiwan Prepares for Possible Chinese Invasion (1997)

Taiwan Prepares for Possible Chinese Invasion (1997)

Then LastDomino: Following the handover of Hong Kong, China has turned its eyes towards the democratic island of Taiwan. It's enough to send a shiver of fear down the spines of all Taiwanese. They know they could be next and military exercises send a clear signal they are prepared to fight.
For similar stories, see:
Exposing TheChangingFace Of Superpower China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JswfjZ7KZ-0
Taiwan's Battle To Keep China Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEXSF7e3d9c
China's plans to become a military superpower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta6-1yTn6Nc
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Taiwan has purchased dozens of new jet fighters and all school children learn to fire an M16as part of their curriculum. President Lee Teng Hui appears at the launch of non-government TV stationFormosa. China accuses him of being a closet pro-independence man. Formosa boss Dr Chai is behind the anti-China movement which campaigns on Taipeis streets. Despite Taiwans impressive weaponry, shots may never be fired in anger across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan has one of the largest container ports anywhere and China may succeed in reclaiming the island through economics. China and Taiwan need each other for trade. Examines Chinas attempts to lure Taiwan with the power of the dollar.
ABC Australia – 356
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The Taiwan Strait Crises

After the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China, they still held out in Taiwan, Hainan, and a few islands that were lost over time, except for Taiwan. China tried to attack Taiwanese territory three times, all three failing thanks to American intervention.
Playlist of alternate history scenarios from my old channel (2012 - 2013): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0MwcDYjQCaNGSZMKjeIwewt0Zjn5BzWw

TAIPEI — Tension between China and Taiwan heightened after China’s aircraft carrier and its fleet of warships entered the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier and warships entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and was sailing along the west side of the median line of the strait after returning from exercises in the South China Sea. In response, Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and navy ships to monitor and control the situation. Taiwan’s defense department estimates the Liaoning will leave Taiwan Strait on Thursday.
“I want to emphasize our government has sufficient capability to protect our national security. It's not necessary to overly panic,” Reuters quoted Chang Hsiao-yueh, minister for Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council as saying. “On the other hand,...

Basalt Wall Found in Taiwan Straits

A rare find in waters off Taiwans coast. A researcher has found a large basalt rock wall while diving in the Taiwan Strait. Lets take a look.
STORY:
The huge basalt rock formation resembles a city wall and rivals similar ones found on land.
The 200 meter-long and ten meter-high monolith looks like thousands of pillars packed together. It was found by Jeng Ming-hsiou near the PescadoresArchipelago.
Jeng is a professor at the state-run Academia Sinica in Taipei.
He was diving in an area about 40 kilometers west of Taiwan's main island when he saw the wall.
The Giant's Causeway on the coast of Ireland and the Wairere Boulders of New Zealand are two well-known basalt formations.
Jeng says the underwater formation was more than likely started by a volcanic eruption as fa...

battle scene in Taiwan straits 1959 海上神鹰

published: 02 Mar 2018

Voice of Free China on Communist Invasion of Kinmen and Matsu Islands

[NOTE] Audio may get scratchy at times. Voice of Free China shortwave radio broadcast commemorating the failed communist invasion of the Nationalist-held islands of Kinmen during August of 1958. It is regarded as a turning point of the Chinese Civil War and basis for continual defense of Taiwan from further PRC aggression.
Credits
Audio
http://intervalsignals.net (Voice of Free China interval signal 1975 recording)
https://www.youtube.com/user/TechnerVideo (clip taken from longer Voice of Free China broadcast dated August 19, 1989)
Images
various public domain materials, newsreels (Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, Chinese Civil War, Defense of Quemoy)
http://archive.org
https://www.youtube.com/user/historycomestolife (Quemoy and MatsuCrisis)

Torpedo gun boat sea battle Chinese navy marine Taiwan straits 解放军 海军

published: 10 Jul 2017

Taiwan Prepares for Possible Chinese Invasion (1997)

Then LastDomino: Following the handover of Hong Kong, China has turned its eyes towards the democratic island of Taiwan. It's enough to send a shiver of fear down the spines of all Taiwanese. They know they could be next and military exercises send a clear signal they are prepared to fight.
For similar stories, see:
Exposing TheChangingFace Of Superpower China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JswfjZ7KZ-0
Taiwan's Battle To Keep China Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEXSF7e3d9c
China's plans to become a military superpower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta6-1yTn6Nc
Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads:
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For downloads and more information visit:
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The Taiwan Strait Crises

After the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China, they still held out in Taiwan, Hainan, and a few islands that were lost over time, except for Taiwan. China tr...

After the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China, they still held out in Taiwan, Hainan, and a few islands that were lost over time, except for Taiwan. China tried to attack Taiwanese territory three times, all three failing thanks to American intervention.
Playlist of alternate history scenarios from my old channel (2012 - 2013): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0MwcDYjQCaNGSZMKjeIwewt0Zjn5BzWw

After the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China, they still held out in Taiwan, Hainan, and a few islands that were lost over time, except for Taiwan. China tried to attack Taiwanese territory three times, all three failing thanks to American intervention.
Playlist of alternate history scenarios from my old channel (2012 - 2013): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0MwcDYjQCaNGSZMKjeIwewt0Zjn5BzWw

TAIPEI — Tension between China and Taiwan heightened after China’s aircraft carrier and its fleet of warships entered the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier and warships entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and was sailing along the west side of the median line of the strait after returning from exercises in the South China Sea. In response, Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and navy ships to monitor and control the situation. Taiwan’s defense department estimates the Liaoning will leave Taiwan Strait on Thursday.
“I want to emphasize our government has sufficient capability to protect our national security. It's not necessary to overly panic,” Reuters quoted Chang Hsiao-yueh, minister for Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council as saying. “On the other hand, any threats would not benefit cross-Strait ties.”
In response, China claims the Liaoning’s movements complied with international law.
“The Taiwan Strait is an international waterway shared between the mainland and Taiwan. So, it is normal for the Liaoning to go back and forth through the Taiwan Strait in the course of training, and it won't have any impact on cross-Strait relations,” Reuters quoted China’s ViceForeign Minister Liu Zhenmin’s comment at a briefing on Asia-Pacific security.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4prKTN9bYQc
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

TAIPEI — Tension between China and Taiwan heightened after China’s aircraft carrier and its fleet of warships entered the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier and warships entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and was sailing along the west side of the median line of the strait after returning from exercises in the South China Sea. In response, Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and navy ships to monitor and control the situation. Taiwan’s defense department estimates the Liaoning will leave Taiwan Strait on Thursday.
“I want to emphasize our government has sufficient capability to protect our national security. It's not necessary to overly panic,” Reuters quoted Chang Hsiao-yueh, minister for Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council as saying. “On the other hand, any threats would not benefit cross-Strait ties.”
In response, China claims the Liaoning’s movements complied with international law.
“The Taiwan Strait is an international waterway shared between the mainland and Taiwan. So, it is normal for the Liaoning to go back and forth through the Taiwan Strait in the course of training, and it won't have any impact on cross-Strait relations,” Reuters quoted China’s ViceForeign Minister Liu Zhenmin’s comment at a briefing on Asia-Pacific security.
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Please watch: "Crying dog breaks the internet’s heart — but this sad dog story has a happy ending"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4prKTN9bYQc
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

A rare find in waters off Taiwans coast. A researcher has found a large basalt rock wall while diving in the Taiwan Strait. Lets take a look.
STORY:
The huge basalt rock formation resembles a city wall and rivals similar ones found on land.
The 200 meter-long and ten meter-high monolith looks like thousands of pillars packed together. It was found by Jeng Ming-hsiou near the PescadoresArchipelago.
Jeng is a professor at the state-run Academia Sinica in Taipei.
He was diving in an area about 40 kilometers west of Taiwan's main island when he saw the wall.
The Giant's Causeway on the coast of Ireland and the Wairere Boulders of New Zealand are two well-known basalt formations.
Jeng says the underwater formation was more than likely started by a volcanic eruption as far back as 1,800 years ago.

A rare find in waters off Taiwans coast. A researcher has found a large basalt rock wall while diving in the Taiwan Strait. Lets take a look.
STORY:
The huge basalt rock formation resembles a city wall and rivals similar ones found on land.
The 200 meter-long and ten meter-high monolith looks like thousands of pillars packed together. It was found by Jeng Ming-hsiou near the PescadoresArchipelago.
Jeng is a professor at the state-run Academia Sinica in Taipei.
He was diving in an area about 40 kilometers west of Taiwan's main island when he saw the wall.
The Giant's Causeway on the coast of Ireland and the Wairere Boulders of New Zealand are two well-known basalt formations.
Jeng says the underwater formation was more than likely started by a volcanic eruption as far back as 1,800 years ago.

Voice of Free China on Communist Invasion of Kinmen and Matsu Islands

[NOTE] Audio may get scratchy at times. Voice of Free China shortwave radio broadcast commemorating the failed communist invasion of the Nationalist-held island...

[NOTE] Audio may get scratchy at times. Voice of Free China shortwave radio broadcast commemorating the failed communist invasion of the Nationalist-held islands of Kinmen during August of 1958. It is regarded as a turning point of the Chinese Civil War and basis for continual defense of Taiwan from further PRC aggression.
Credits
Audio
http://intervalsignals.net (Voice of Free China interval signal 1975 recording)
https://www.youtube.com/user/TechnerVideo (clip taken from longer Voice of Free China broadcast dated August 19, 1989)
Images
various public domain materials, newsreels (Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, Chinese Civil War, Defense of Quemoy)
http://archive.org
https://www.youtube.com/user/historycomestolife (Quemoy and MatsuCrisis)

[NOTE] Audio may get scratchy at times. Voice of Free China shortwave radio broadcast commemorating the failed communist invasion of the Nationalist-held islands of Kinmen during August of 1958. It is regarded as a turning point of the Chinese Civil War and basis for continual defense of Taiwan from further PRC aggression.
Credits
Audio
http://intervalsignals.net (Voice of Free China interval signal 1975 recording)
https://www.youtube.com/user/TechnerVideo (clip taken from longer Voice of Free China broadcast dated August 19, 1989)
Images
various public domain materials, newsreels (Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, Chinese Civil War, Defense of Quemoy)
http://archive.org
https://www.youtube.com/user/historycomestolife (Quemoy and MatsuCrisis)

Then LastDomino: Following the handover of Hong Kong, China has turned its eyes towards the democratic island of Taiwan. It's enough to send a shiver of fear down the spines of all Taiwanese. They know they could be next and military exercises send a clear signal they are prepared to fight.
For similar stories, see:
Exposing TheChangingFace Of Superpower China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JswfjZ7KZ-0
Taiwan's Battle To Keep China Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEXSF7e3d9c
China's plans to become a military superpower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta6-1yTn6Nc
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Taiwan has purchased dozens of new jet fighters and all school children learn to fire an M16as part of their curriculum. President Lee Teng Hui appears at the launch of non-government TV stationFormosa. China accuses him of being a closet pro-independence man. Formosa boss Dr Chai is behind the anti-China movement which campaigns on Taipeis streets. Despite Taiwans impressive weaponry, shots may never be fired in anger across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan has one of the largest container ports anywhere and China may succeed in reclaiming the island through economics. China and Taiwan need each other for trade. Examines Chinas attempts to lure Taiwan with the power of the dollar.
ABC Australia – 356
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Then LastDomino: Following the handover of Hong Kong, China has turned its eyes towards the democratic island of Taiwan. It's enough to send a shiver of fear down the spines of all Taiwanese. They know they could be next and military exercises send a clear signal they are prepared to fight.
For similar stories, see:
Exposing TheChangingFace Of Superpower China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JswfjZ7KZ-0
Taiwan's Battle To Keep China Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEXSF7e3d9c
China's plans to become a military superpower
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta6-1yTn6Nc
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ABC Australia – 356
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30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide

Come join us as we visit Taipei (臺北市) in this travel guide covering the best 30 things to do in Taipei, Taiwan (中華民國). When it comes to dynamic cities in Asia worth visiting Taipei may be the most underrated. You'll be hard pressed to find a city that offers better street food, night markets and green escapes in the region.
With limited time we hit the ground running in Taipei, Taiwan covering restaurants, museums, temples, memorial shrines and shopping areas worth checking out. An absolute must in Taipei is to visit one of the many night markets where you can indulge in Taiwanese street food until you're literally about to explode. It's just that good and that cheap.
Overall, it is an inviting city where locals are warm and go out of their way to be kind to visitors. Come find out wha...

published: 18 Jan 2017

Kaohsiung harbor and Taiwan Strait

🌞{Trip} Taiwan Travel -- PENGHU 3-Day Trip/澎湖三日遊

Video of our latest trip to the islands of Penghu in Taiwan.
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Thanks for asking. We are a small publishing company (Vision) based in Taipei. We produce an English magazine (Travel in Taiwan) introducing you to Taiwan as a travel destination. Read it! Lot of useful information. We also have a website with lots of articles about Taiwan. Visit it! We try to make a video or two every week.
Let us know what you think about this channel and what you would like to see about Taiwan. All the best to you!
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We visited places on t...

Taipei City Guide + Travel Tips (Taiwan - 臺北市)

Our Taipei CityGuide and Travel Tips for Taipei, Taiwan features top attractions, restaurants, museums, architecture and other activities worth visiting. Some of the top highlights include visiting famous night markets and eating TaiwaneseStreet Food as well as taking day trips out into the countryside and visiting Taipei 101 (台北101).
Aside from the best things to do in Taipei, Taiwan we also cover travel tips including prices for hotels and/or apartment rentals and entrance fees to the best attractions and museums. Furthermore, we highlight Taiwanese food and how much it costs to eat out at restaurants in Taipei and what are the best and most cost effective transportation options to get around Taipei, Taiwan like a local. Come join us as we explore Taipei City (臺北市).
Taipei City Guid...

Taiwan's first tourism bureau opens in Beijing

(4 May 2010) SHOTLIST
1. Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association in Beijing walking into office, pan to office sign
2. Yang showing TV advertisements and a map of Taiwan inside the office
3. Pan of Taiwan Tourism office
4. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association, Beijing Office:
"Through these kinds of visits we can improve interactions and understanding between the two sides of the strait. That is our primary goal. But also, on other matters, like travel related disputes and requests for assistance, we also want to be a source of help and services."
5. Various of Yang showing posters inside meeting room of office
6. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association, Beijing Office:
"So h...

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE IN TAIWAN, TRIP TO PENGHU ISLAND 2016

The windswept PENGHU ISLANDS are considered national treasures by the Taiwanese, who invariably gush over their epic histories, striking topography, searing heat and, perhaps most of all, the brilliant fine-sand beaches that attract legions of holidaymakers every summer. Situated in the south of the strait, the sprawling archipelago stretches some 60km north to south and 40km east to west, encompassing 64 islands – only twenty of which are inhabited.

published: 17 Oct 2017

Lombok, Indonesia Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions

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Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram. It is somewhat similar in size and density with neighboring Bali and shares some cultural heritage, but is administratively part of NTB along with sparsely populated Sumbawa. It is surrounded by a number of smaller islands locally called Gili.
The most important places to visit in Lombok are: Suranadi Temple (in the beautiful island of Lombok, Indonesia, you will find such stunning temples as this one amidst inspiring scenery), Beaches (Lombok's beaches are among the b...

published: 16 Sep 2013

Taiwan’s Penghu Islands

Taiwan is an island country of 23 million people and majority of them live in a handful of cities. When they seek to leave their hectic urban life behind they escape to their country’s villages, mountains, forests…and islands. Joseph returns to Taiwan to visit the Penghu Archipelago in the Taiwan Straits – a chain of 64 isles and islets – 20 inhabited – 50-minutes by air from the capital of Taipei. He explores the main and outer islands historic and natural attractions and enjoys summer fun in the sun on the Tropic of Cancer while also continuing to learn about and experience Taiwan’s cultural heritage. Along the way, he discovers yet another side of Ilha Formosa — the beautiful isle of Taiwan.

Travel video about destination Taiwan.
Taiwan, the BeautifulIsland or, ‘Ilha Formosa’: a land of gods, spirits and temples - an island at the end of a rainbow! This south east Asian island is separated from the Chinese mainland by the Formosa Strait that at its narrowest point is a hundred and thirty kilometres wide. Taipei is a pulsating metropolis in the north of the island in which emperors’ treasures and chaotic traffic highlight both industrial strength and a Chinese way of life. In the old town district of Wan Hua is the city’s oldest and most precious Buddhist temple of Lungshan Szu, the Dragon MountainTemple. The Sun Yi Sen Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the centenary of the founder of the Republic of China. His efforts brought about the abdication of the last emperor and the birth of the Republic Of China. The Confucius Temple is a place of contemplation and is a replica of the Temple Of Qu Fu, Qu Fu having been the home town of Confucius. This silent place is one of five temples in Taiwan dedicated to the great Chinese philosopher, Confucius, the founder of a religion that even today has many followers. The past importance of the former Taiwanese capital of Tainan is indicated by the city’s many temple complexes that contain an abundance of sacred works of art. Religion still plays a central role in the daily life of the people and the Tien Gon Temple is the most important temple in Taiwan. Taiwan is an island full of magical charm, fascinating works of art and breathtaking natural wonders. The legacy of Confucius mixed with the bright hope of the future. A symbiosis of industrialisation and Chinese tradition. The success of capitalism confirmed by the eternal words, “Made in Taiwan“!

Travel video about destination Taiwan.
Taiwan, the BeautifulIsland or, ‘Ilha Formosa’: a land of gods, spirits and temples - an island at the end of a rainbow! This south east Asian island is separated from the Chinese mainland by the Formosa Strait that at its narrowest point is a hundred and thirty kilometres wide. Taipei is a pulsating metropolis in the north of the island in which emperors’ treasures and chaotic traffic highlight both industrial strength and a Chinese way of life. In the old town district of Wan Hua is the city’s oldest and most precious Buddhist temple of Lungshan Szu, the Dragon MountainTemple. The Sun Yi Sen Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the centenary of the founder of the Republic of China. His efforts brought about the abdication of the last emperor and the birth of the Republic Of China. The Confucius Temple is a place of contemplation and is a replica of the Temple Of Qu Fu, Qu Fu having been the home town of Confucius. This silent place is one of five temples in Taiwan dedicated to the great Chinese philosopher, Confucius, the founder of a religion that even today has many followers. The past importance of the former Taiwanese capital of Tainan is indicated by the city’s many temple complexes that contain an abundance of sacred works of art. Religion still plays a central role in the daily life of the people and the Tien Gon Temple is the most important temple in Taiwan. Taiwan is an island full of magical charm, fascinating works of art and breathtaking natural wonders. The legacy of Confucius mixed with the bright hope of the future. A symbiosis of industrialisation and Chinese tradition. The success of capitalism confirmed by the eternal words, “Made in Taiwan“!

Come join us as we visit Taipei (臺北市) in this travel guide covering the best 30 things to do in Taipei, Taiwan (中華民國). When it comes to dynamic cities in Asia worth visiting Taipei may be the most underrated. You'll be hard pressed to find a city that offers better street food, night markets and green escapes in the region.
With limited time we hit the ground running in Taipei, Taiwan covering restaurants, museums, temples, memorial shrines and shopping areas worth checking out. An absolute must in Taipei is to visit one of the many night markets where you can indulge in Taiwanese street food until you're literally about to explode. It's just that good and that cheap.
Overall, it is an inviting city where locals are warm and go out of their way to be kind to visitors. Come find out what makes Taipei (台北市) a favorite city of ours in Asia!
Taipei TravelGuide - (30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan):
1) Taipei 101 (臺北101 / 台北101) - 00:31
2) Taipei 101 Mall for shopping in Taipei, Taiwan - 01:54
3) Elephant Mountain Hike (象山) - 02:07
4) National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂) - 02:56
5) National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine (國民革命忠烈祠) - 03:28
6) Shilin Night Market (士林夜市) - 03:59
7) Maokong Gondola cable car ride (貓空) -05:33
8) Taiwanese teahouse (茶館) for mountains views, tea and traditional snacks & cookies - 05:50
9) Taipei Zoo (臺北市立動物園) - 08:56
10) BeitouHot Springs-Taipei (北投溫泉) - 09:07
11) Guandu Nature Park for birdwatching (關渡自然公園) - 09:43
12) Tamsui seaside district (aka Danshui) for a bike ride (淡水區) - 10:51
13) Taipei public Bicycle system - uBike (微笑單車) - 12:03
14) Xiaolongbao: Taiwanese SoupDumplings - Xiao Long Bao (小籠包 - 小笼包) - 12:13
15) National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院) - 15:27
16) Zhishan Garden (至善園) - 16:00
17) Lungshan Temple of Manka aka Longshan Temple (艋舺龍山寺) - 16:35
18) Raohe Street Night Market (饒河夜市) - 16:50
19) Taiwanese breakfast in Taipei - 17:40
20) Taiwanese MangoShaved IceDessert (芒果冰) - 18:00
21) Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵 / 牛肉面) - 19:24
22) Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化創意產業園區) - 21:53
23) National Taiwan Museum (NTM; 國立台灣博物館 - 22:24
24) 228 Peace Memorial Park and Monument (二二八和平紀念公園 / 二二八和平纪念公园) - 22:51
25) Hsing Tian Kong (行天宮) temple devoted to Guan Yu, the patron god of businessmen - 23:08
26) Taipei Expo Park (花博公園) - 23:43
27) Taipei Fine Arts Museum aka TFAM (台北市立美術館) - 23:53
28) Taipei Story House (台北故事館) once known as Yuanshan Mansion (圓山別莊) - 24:00
29) NingxiaNight Market (寧夏夜市) - 24:10
30) Taipei Metro or Taipei MRT (台北捷運) using an EasyCard (悠遊卡) - 24:47
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Our visit Taipei travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (best restaurants and street food), top museums and the city by day and evening when the night markets are in full action. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical Taipei tourism brochure or Taipei, Taiwan city tour.
30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide Transcript:
Today we’re going to take you around a city that completely won us over: Taipei. As two self-proclaimed foodies who are always on the hunt for the next meal, we loved the amazing mix of restaurants and street markets the city had to offer. On top of that, there were plenty of temples, museums, and nature escapes to keep us busy throughout the day, so we actually managed to pack quite a bit into our trip. With this video, we’re going to show you 30 things to do in Taipei, Taiwan, and you can count on a few foodie recommendations to be sprinkled throughout. Now let’s get started.
And that’s it for our visit to Taipei! We hope you enjoyed this video and that you got a few of idea of things to do, see, and most importantly, eat on your next visit. As always, if you have any other suggestions of fun things to do around Taipei, we invite you to share them with travellers in the comments below. Wishing you happy travels and until next time!
This is part of our Travel in Taiwan video series showcasing Taiwanese food, Taiwanese culture and Taiwanese cuisine.
Music in this video courtesy of AudioNetwork

Come join us as we visit Taipei (臺北市) in this travel guide covering the best 30 things to do in Taipei, Taiwan (中華民國). When it comes to dynamic cities in Asia worth visiting Taipei may be the most underrated. You'll be hard pressed to find a city that offers better street food, night markets and green escapes in the region.
With limited time we hit the ground running in Taipei, Taiwan covering restaurants, museums, temples, memorial shrines and shopping areas worth checking out. An absolute must in Taipei is to visit one of the many night markets where you can indulge in Taiwanese street food until you're literally about to explode. It's just that good and that cheap.
Overall, it is an inviting city where locals are warm and go out of their way to be kind to visitors. Come find out what makes Taipei (台北市) a favorite city of ours in Asia!
Taipei TravelGuide - (30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan):
1) Taipei 101 (臺北101 / 台北101) - 00:31
2) Taipei 101 Mall for shopping in Taipei, Taiwan - 01:54
3) Elephant Mountain Hike (象山) - 02:07
4) National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂) - 02:56
5) National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine (國民革命忠烈祠) - 03:28
6) Shilin Night Market (士林夜市) - 03:59
7) Maokong Gondola cable car ride (貓空) -05:33
8) Taiwanese teahouse (茶館) for mountains views, tea and traditional snacks & cookies - 05:50
9) Taipei Zoo (臺北市立動物園) - 08:56
10) BeitouHot Springs-Taipei (北投溫泉) - 09:07
11) Guandu Nature Park for birdwatching (關渡自然公園) - 09:43
12) Tamsui seaside district (aka Danshui) for a bike ride (淡水區) - 10:51
13) Taipei public Bicycle system - uBike (微笑單車) - 12:03
14) Xiaolongbao: Taiwanese SoupDumplings - Xiao Long Bao (小籠包 - 小笼包) - 12:13
15) National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院) - 15:27
16) Zhishan Garden (至善園) - 16:00
17) Lungshan Temple of Manka aka Longshan Temple (艋舺龍山寺) - 16:35
18) Raohe Street Night Market (饒河夜市) - 16:50
19) Taiwanese breakfast in Taipei - 17:40
20) Taiwanese MangoShaved IceDessert (芒果冰) - 18:00
21) Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵 / 牛肉面) - 19:24
22) Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化創意產業園區) - 21:53
23) National Taiwan Museum (NTM; 國立台灣博物館 - 22:24
24) 228 Peace Memorial Park and Monument (二二八和平紀念公園 / 二二八和平纪念公园) - 22:51
25) Hsing Tian Kong (行天宮) temple devoted to Guan Yu, the patron god of businessmen - 23:08
26) Taipei Expo Park (花博公園) - 23:43
27) Taipei Fine Arts Museum aka TFAM (台北市立美術館) - 23:53
28) Taipei Story House (台北故事館) once known as Yuanshan Mansion (圓山別莊) - 24:00
29) NingxiaNight Market (寧夏夜市) - 24:10
30) Taipei Metro or Taipei MRT (台北捷運) using an EasyCard (悠遊卡) - 24:47
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Our visit Taipei travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (best restaurants and street food), top museums and the city by day and evening when the night markets are in full action. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical Taipei tourism brochure or Taipei, Taiwan city tour.
30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide Transcript:
Today we’re going to take you around a city that completely won us over: Taipei. As two self-proclaimed foodies who are always on the hunt for the next meal, we loved the amazing mix of restaurants and street markets the city had to offer. On top of that, there were plenty of temples, museums, and nature escapes to keep us busy throughout the day, so we actually managed to pack quite a bit into our trip. With this video, we’re going to show you 30 things to do in Taipei, Taiwan, and you can count on a few foodie recommendations to be sprinkled throughout. Now let’s get started.
And that’s it for our visit to Taipei! We hope you enjoyed this video and that you got a few of idea of things to do, see, and most importantly, eat on your next visit. As always, if you have any other suggestions of fun things to do around Taipei, we invite you to share them with travellers in the comments below. Wishing you happy travels and until next time!
This is part of our Travel in Taiwan video series showcasing Taiwanese food, Taiwanese culture and Taiwanese cuisine.
Music in this video courtesy of AudioNetwork

Video of our latest trip to the islands of Penghu in Taiwan.
Website: http://taiwaneverything.cc
Travel in Taiwan: http://tit.com.tw/appdownload.htmlFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/taiwantravelmag
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WHO ARE WE?
Thanks for asking. We are a small publishing company (Vision) based in Taipei. We produce an English magazine (Travel in Taiwan) introducing you to Taiwan as a travel destination. Read it! Lot of useful information. We also have a website with lots of articles about Taiwan. Visit it! We try to make a video or two every week.
Let us know what you think about this channel and what you would like to see about Taiwan. All the best to you!
Music by ColdBeat: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cold_Beat/
We visited places on the main island and the smaller islands of Qimei and Wang'an. Unfortunately an approaching typhoon messed up our original plan of visiting another island, Jibei. We rented scooters which is the best way to get around. The double heart stone weir was indeed beautiful, the whale cave was impressive too. There was less people on the fine sand beach than we expected. Overall a nice trip.
Migrator Intertidal Homestay (候鳥潮間帶民宿)
Add: 34-3, ChengqianVillage, Baisha Township, Penghu County (澎湖縣白沙鄉城前村34-3號)
Tel: 0921-292-029
Website: www.migrator.com.tw
“Old-Time Tianjin Xialongbao” (回味天津小籠包)
Add: 43, Juguang New Village, Magong City (馬公市莒光新村43號)
Tel: 0919-872-143
Aimen Beach 隘門沙灘
Baisha 白沙
Erkan Village 二崁村
Four-Eyed Well 四眼井
Lintou Beach 林投沙灘
Magong 馬公
Magong Cultural Center 媽宮文化城
Mazu 媽祖
Penghu 澎湖
Qimei 七美
Qingwan Cactus Park 青灣仙人掌公園,
Shanshui Beach 山水沙灘
Shili Beach 時裡沙灘
Taiwan Strait台灣海峽Tianhou Temple天后宮主
Tiantai Hill 天台山
Twin HeartsStone Weir雙心石滬;
Wang’an望安
Xiyu 西嶼
Yuwengdao Lighthouse漁翁島燈塔
Zhongshe中社聚落群
Zhongyang Street中央街
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Also watch the latest video on this channel: "{Trip} LALASHAN on the Northern Cross-Island Highway (北橫拉拉山)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyJuxvXnlVs
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Travel in Taiwan (2015, 9/10)
By Rick Charette
"We woke up bright and early this day to catch an early-morning ferry to Qimei, the southernmost South Sea island. Hopping on scooters right at the pier (rental included in ferry-ticket price), we headed out on the very quiet coastal road – more goats than cars. Qimei’s iconic symbol is the Twin Hearts Stone Weir, made of stones piled laboriously, which fills at high tide and leaves fish stranded at low. The Tomb of the Seven Beauties – “Qimei” means “Seven Beauties” – is built around a well down which seven chaste Ming Dynasty maidens are said to have thrown themselves on the approach of nasty-intent Japanese pirates. Among the other must-visit Qimei attractions we checked off our to-do list were the picturesque Little Taiwan and Waiting for Husband Rock, two coastal rock formations viewed from above.
Rather than traveling straight back to Magong, we stopped off at Wang’an for a few hours’ exploration of this island. The highlights of our meander along the sleepy round-island coastal road? Tiantai Hill and the village of Zhongshe. Your walk up Tiantai Hill, the island’s highest point, leads to wonderful panoramic views over Wang’an and its numerous nearby islands. Wonderful Zhongshe is an old narrow-lane fishing village, almost all homes stone/coral-built. Be sure to stop in for the homemade ice-cream at the shop – shade is at a premium in the village – under the huge Penghu-renowned “Wang’an TownshipTree,” an Indian almond tree planted by the shop owner’s mother in 1928."
"Penghu is home to many long, fine-sand beaches. Four of the most popular are on the island of Penghu’s south side – Lintou, Aimen, Shanshui, and Shili. On the morn of this day we visited each in turn. I especially like Lintou and Shanshui. Lintou and Aimen are connected by a long beach-edge boardwalk; behind Lintou Beach is Lintou Park, a shady, aesthetically laid-out tree park in which you can sit yourself down to alfresco coffee at a bright and breezy café. At Shanshui’s entrance is a bustling cluster of beach-bum-style eateries and cafés, and backing its west side is an attractive protected lagoon area traversed in part by a long boardwalk. This leads to a high promontory that drops into the surf at the beach’s west end. Topped with a large lookout, formerly part of an off-limits military zone, the promontory is dotted with abandoned camouflaged bunkers, pillboxes, and other facilities, one outfitted with heritage photos and information boards (Chinese) on this spot’s military and ecological past.
Near Shili, pretty much at Penghu’s southwest tip, is the compelling, still-being-developed Qingwan Cactus Park. There are two foci. Cacti, yes – the archipelago’s dry, flattish, windswept environment is perfect for cactus growth. And military history – the park site is a former Japanese military base rich in ruins, notably hidden big-gun emplacements, bunker barracks, and command posts."

Video of our latest trip to the islands of Penghu in Taiwan.
Website: http://taiwaneverything.cc
Travel in Taiwan: http://tit.com.tw/appdownload.htmlFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/taiwantravelmag
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taiwaneverything.cc/
WHO ARE WE?
Thanks for asking. We are a small publishing company (Vision) based in Taipei. We produce an English magazine (Travel in Taiwan) introducing you to Taiwan as a travel destination. Read it! Lot of useful information. We also have a website with lots of articles about Taiwan. Visit it! We try to make a video or two every week.
Let us know what you think about this channel and what you would like to see about Taiwan. All the best to you!
Music by ColdBeat: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cold_Beat/
We visited places on the main island and the smaller islands of Qimei and Wang'an. Unfortunately an approaching typhoon messed up our original plan of visiting another island, Jibei. We rented scooters which is the best way to get around. The double heart stone weir was indeed beautiful, the whale cave was impressive too. There was less people on the fine sand beach than we expected. Overall a nice trip.
Migrator Intertidal Homestay (候鳥潮間帶民宿)
Add: 34-3, ChengqianVillage, Baisha Township, Penghu County (澎湖縣白沙鄉城前村34-3號)
Tel: 0921-292-029
Website: www.migrator.com.tw
“Old-Time Tianjin Xialongbao” (回味天津小籠包)
Add: 43, Juguang New Village, Magong City (馬公市莒光新村43號)
Tel: 0919-872-143
Aimen Beach 隘門沙灘
Baisha 白沙
Erkan Village 二崁村
Four-Eyed Well 四眼井
Lintou Beach 林投沙灘
Magong 馬公
Magong Cultural Center 媽宮文化城
Mazu 媽祖
Penghu 澎湖
Qimei 七美
Qingwan Cactus Park 青灣仙人掌公園,
Shanshui Beach 山水沙灘
Shili Beach 時裡沙灘
Taiwan Strait台灣海峽Tianhou Temple天后宮主
Tiantai Hill 天台山
Twin HeartsStone Weir雙心石滬;
Wang’an望安
Xiyu 西嶼
Yuwengdao Lighthouse漁翁島燈塔
Zhongshe中社聚落群
Zhongyang Street中央街
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Also watch the latest video on this channel: "{Trip} LALASHAN on the Northern Cross-Island Highway (北橫拉拉山)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyJuxvXnlVs
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Travel in Taiwan (2015, 9/10)
By Rick Charette
"We woke up bright and early this day to catch an early-morning ferry to Qimei, the southernmost South Sea island. Hopping on scooters right at the pier (rental included in ferry-ticket price), we headed out on the very quiet coastal road – more goats than cars. Qimei’s iconic symbol is the Twin Hearts Stone Weir, made of stones piled laboriously, which fills at high tide and leaves fish stranded at low. The Tomb of the Seven Beauties – “Qimei” means “Seven Beauties” – is built around a well down which seven chaste Ming Dynasty maidens are said to have thrown themselves on the approach of nasty-intent Japanese pirates. Among the other must-visit Qimei attractions we checked off our to-do list were the picturesque Little Taiwan and Waiting for Husband Rock, two coastal rock formations viewed from above.
Rather than traveling straight back to Magong, we stopped off at Wang’an for a few hours’ exploration of this island. The highlights of our meander along the sleepy round-island coastal road? Tiantai Hill and the village of Zhongshe. Your walk up Tiantai Hill, the island’s highest point, leads to wonderful panoramic views over Wang’an and its numerous nearby islands. Wonderful Zhongshe is an old narrow-lane fishing village, almost all homes stone/coral-built. Be sure to stop in for the homemade ice-cream at the shop – shade is at a premium in the village – under the huge Penghu-renowned “Wang’an TownshipTree,” an Indian almond tree planted by the shop owner’s mother in 1928."
"Penghu is home to many long, fine-sand beaches. Four of the most popular are on the island of Penghu’s south side – Lintou, Aimen, Shanshui, and Shili. On the morn of this day we visited each in turn. I especially like Lintou and Shanshui. Lintou and Aimen are connected by a long beach-edge boardwalk; behind Lintou Beach is Lintou Park, a shady, aesthetically laid-out tree park in which you can sit yourself down to alfresco coffee at a bright and breezy café. At Shanshui’s entrance is a bustling cluster of beach-bum-style eateries and cafés, and backing its west side is an attractive protected lagoon area traversed in part by a long boardwalk. This leads to a high promontory that drops into the surf at the beach’s west end. Topped with a large lookout, formerly part of an off-limits military zone, the promontory is dotted with abandoned camouflaged bunkers, pillboxes, and other facilities, one outfitted with heritage photos and information boards (Chinese) on this spot’s military and ecological past.
Near Shili, pretty much at Penghu’s southwest tip, is the compelling, still-being-developed Qingwan Cactus Park. There are two foci. Cacti, yes – the archipelago’s dry, flattish, windswept environment is perfect for cactus growth. And military history – the park site is a former Japanese military base rich in ruins, notably hidden big-gun emplacements, bunker barracks, and command posts."

Come discover Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s busiest harbor. Located in southwestern Taiwan, this city boasts scenic seaside spots, magnificent mountain views, and a captivating culture.
Begin your journey on the island of Cijin, and visit TianhouTemple, where Matzu, the protector of fishermen and sailors, is honored. Next, head further inland and hike the trails at Monkey Mountain; have a spot of tea with a view of the city as monkeys swing overhead from the treetops. Other popular attractions include Love River, which offers scenic pathways that run through the city, and Lotus Lake, where the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are said to give visitors good luck. At the lake, honor the Goddess of Mercy and God of War, and marvel at the massive statue of the MysteriousWarrior, Xuan Wu. After visiting Lotus Lake, don’t miss the nearby Tianfu Palace and Taiwan’s largest Confucian Temple.
Round the day off with a jaunt to the Liuhe Night Market. As one of the largest markets in Asia, these open-air stalls serve up the freshest seafood around.
Whether you’re looking to pay your respects to the gods or find a quiet spot on the harbor with a view, check out our Kaohsiung travel guide for more travel tips and inspiration.
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Come discover Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s busiest harbor. Located in southwestern Taiwan, this city boasts scenic seaside spots, magnificent mountain views, and a captivating culture.
Begin your journey on the island of Cijin, and visit TianhouTemple, where Matzu, the protector of fishermen and sailors, is honored. Next, head further inland and hike the trails at Monkey Mountain; have a spot of tea with a view of the city as monkeys swing overhead from the treetops. Other popular attractions include Love River, which offers scenic pathways that run through the city, and Lotus Lake, where the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are said to give visitors good luck. At the lake, honor the Goddess of Mercy and God of War, and marvel at the massive statue of the MysteriousWarrior, Xuan Wu. After visiting Lotus Lake, don’t miss the nearby Tianfu Palace and Taiwan’s largest Confucian Temple.
Round the day off with a jaunt to the Liuhe Night Market. As one of the largest markets in Asia, these open-air stalls serve up the freshest seafood around.
Whether you’re looking to pay your respects to the gods or find a quiet spot on the harbor with a view, check out our Kaohsiung travel guide for more travel tips and inspiration.
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Our Taipei CityGuide and Travel Tips for Taipei, Taiwan features top attractions, restaurants, museums, architecture and other activities worth visiting. Some of the top highlights include visiting famous night markets and eating TaiwaneseStreet Food as well as taking day trips out into the countryside and visiting Taipei 101 (台北101).
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(4 May 2010) SHOTLIST
1. Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association in Beijing walking into office, pan to office sign
2. Yang showing TV advertisements and a map of Taiwan inside the office
3. Pan of Taiwan Tourism office
4. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association, Beijing Office:
"Through these kinds of visits we can improve interactions and understanding between the two sides of the strait. That is our primary goal. But also, on other matters, like travel related disputes and requests for assistance, we also want to be a source of help and services."
5. Various of Yang showing posters inside meeting room of office
6. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association, Beijing Office:
"So here in Beijing, Taiwan has set up an office, and the Mainland also has an office in Taipei. Our office opens today on the 4th and their office opens on the 7th of May. These are bilateral agreements. So our position in the offices is that of public servants. We are a unit with public authority."
7. Yang walking in office
8. Yang pointing to informational stencils on window, zoom out
SHOTLIST
Taiwan established its first quasi-government presence in China on Tuesday with its newly opened tourism office in Beijing after the two sides' relations steadily improved.
China will open its counterpart office in Taipei later this week as part of reciprocal steps aimed at opening up the cross-straits tourism market.
Since taking office in 2008, Taiwanese PresidentMa Ying-jeou has actively promoted ties with Beijing.
This would be the first time Taiwan and China have set up offices of any kind in each other's territories since they split amid civil war in 1949.
"Through these kinds of visits we can improve interactions and understanding between the two sides of the straits. That is our primary goal," said Yang Ruizhong, head of the Taiwan Strait Tourism Association office in Beijing.
Yang is the first senior Taiwanese official to be based in Beijing, a key milestone in bilateral ties after decades of hostility.
Cross-straits relations, which have been more hostile in the past, are at their warmest in years under Ma's tenure.
Since he was elected, the two sides have resumed high-level dialogues, set up regular direct transportation links and allowed a greater number of Chinese tourists to visit in the hope of boosting Taiwan's economy.
On Friday, China's Cross-Straits TourismExchangeAssociation will open its offices in Taiwan.
In the absence of official ties, the two offices will also work informally to handle travel problems and disputes, along with other difficulties, for their tourists.
"On other matters, like travel related disputes and requests for assistance, we also want to be a source of help and services," Yang said, though he added that the office does not issue visas.
Despite the split 60 years ago, China considers the self-ruled, democratic island of Taiwan as a renegade territory, and ultimately wants reunification.
Taiwanese officials are hopeful that tourism will aid in promoting better relations and understanding overall.
Since July 2008, Taiwan began allowing mainland Chinese to visit as part of group tours, while Taiwanese have been coming to do business in China for years.
Last year, Taiwan got about one (m) million Chinese visitors, while China recorded about four (m) million Taiwanese.
Yang said he hopes to open additional tourism offices across China in the future.
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(4 May 2010) SHOTLIST
1. Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association in Beijing walking into office, pan to office sign
2. Yang showing TV advertisements and a map of Taiwan inside the office
3. Pan of Taiwan Tourism office
4. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association, Beijing Office:
"Through these kinds of visits we can improve interactions and understanding between the two sides of the strait. That is our primary goal. But also, on other matters, like travel related disputes and requests for assistance, we also want to be a source of help and services."
5. Various of Yang showing posters inside meeting room of office
6. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association, Beijing Office:
"So here in Beijing, Taiwan has set up an office, and the Mainland also has an office in Taipei. Our office opens today on the 4th and their office opens on the 7th of May. These are bilateral agreements. So our position in the offices is that of public servants. We are a unit with public authority."
7. Yang walking in office
8. Yang pointing to informational stencils on window, zoom out
SHOTLIST
Taiwan established its first quasi-government presence in China on Tuesday with its newly opened tourism office in Beijing after the two sides' relations steadily improved.
China will open its counterpart office in Taipei later this week as part of reciprocal steps aimed at opening up the cross-straits tourism market.
Since taking office in 2008, Taiwanese PresidentMa Ying-jeou has actively promoted ties with Beijing.
This would be the first time Taiwan and China have set up offices of any kind in each other's territories since they split amid civil war in 1949.
"Through these kinds of visits we can improve interactions and understanding between the two sides of the straits. That is our primary goal," said Yang Ruizhong, head of the Taiwan Strait Tourism Association office in Beijing.
Yang is the first senior Taiwanese official to be based in Beijing, a key milestone in bilateral ties after decades of hostility.
Cross-straits relations, which have been more hostile in the past, are at their warmest in years under Ma's tenure.
Since he was elected, the two sides have resumed high-level dialogues, set up regular direct transportation links and allowed a greater number of Chinese tourists to visit in the hope of boosting Taiwan's economy.
On Friday, China's Cross-Straits TourismExchangeAssociation will open its offices in Taiwan.
In the absence of official ties, the two offices will also work informally to handle travel problems and disputes, along with other difficulties, for their tourists.
"On other matters, like travel related disputes and requests for assistance, we also want to be a source of help and services," Yang said, though he added that the office does not issue visas.
Despite the split 60 years ago, China considers the self-ruled, democratic island of Taiwan as a renegade territory, and ultimately wants reunification.
Taiwanese officials are hopeful that tourism will aid in promoting better relations and understanding overall.
Since July 2008, Taiwan began allowing mainland Chinese to visit as part of group tours, while Taiwanese have been coming to do business in China for years.
Last year, Taiwan got about one (m) million Chinese visitors, while China recorded about four (m) million Taiwanese.
Yang said he hopes to open additional tourism offices across China in the future.
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Dire Strait (2005): The President of Taiwans stubborn push for independence has made him ChinasPublic Enemy Number One. But how likely are these tensions to escalate into a military conflict?
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"The world cannot sit by idly to see an undemocratic China remove the freedom, democracy and rights of Taiwans citizens," laments President Chen Shui-Bian. But despite his best efforts, Taiwans international support is dwindling. Only 25 countries still have diplomatic ties with it, and since Chen came to power China has stepped up its rhetoric, making it clear it will attack if it feels Taiwan is moving towards a formal declaration of independence. "As everyone knows, Taiwan is an inseparable part of the Chinese territory," states one Chinese commander. "The task of our military is to defend the motherland and to ensure its territorial integrity."
President Chen's problems are further compounded by the deep political divides in Taiwan: only half the country considers him their legitimate leader. The others believe he is a crook who staged a mysterious shooting the day before the elections, when he was trailing badly, to boost his support. And much as the Taiwanese tend to see themselves as a sovereign country, few want to go to war over it. After all, as one woman says, "Mainland China is so big and we are so small."
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"The world cannot sit by idly to see an undemocratic China remove the freedom, democracy and rights of Taiwans citizens," laments President Chen Shui-Bian. But despite his best efforts, Taiwans international support is dwindling. Only 25 countries still have diplomatic ties with it, and since Chen came to power China has stepped up its rhetoric, making it clear it will attack if it feels Taiwan is moving towards a formal declaration of independence. "As everyone knows, Taiwan is an inseparable part of the Chinese territory," states one Chinese commander. "The task of our military is to defend the motherland and to ensure its territorial integrity."
President Chen's problems are further compounded by the deep political divides in Taiwan: only half the country considers him their legitimate leader. The others believe he is a crook who staged a mysterious shooting the day before the elections, when he was trailing badly, to boost his support. And much as the Taiwanese tend to see themselves as a sovereign country, few want to go to war over it. After all, as one woman says, "Mainland China is so big and we are so small."
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Lukang or Lugang / 鹿港 is an urban township in northwestern Changhua County, Taiwan. The township is on the west coast of Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait. The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Lukang was an important sea port in the 18th century and 19th century. It was the most populous city in central Taiwan until the early 20th century. In March 2012, it was named one of the Top 10 Small TouristTowns by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan.
The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Its old Taiwanese name was Lok-a-kang (鹿仔港) and its shortened version is seen in English texts and maps as variants such as "Lok-kang", Lokang and Lo-kiang. In 2011, the Ministry of Interior decided to keep the historical Wade-Giles spelling "Lukang" and abandon the change to the Pinyin spelling "Lugang" that had been gradually taking place since Taiwan switched to Pinyin in 2009.
During the Qing Dynasty, the depth of Lukang's harbour and its proximity to Fujian province on mainland China made Lukang an important trading port. During Lukang's heyday from 1785 to 1845, Lukang's population reached 20,000. Lukang was Taiwan's second largest city after current Tainan and was larger than Bangka (now a district of Taipei), then the island's third-largest city.
The subsequent silting of the harbour and the city's refusal to allow railroads to pass through the city led to losses in trade in commerce, which, in turn led to Lukang's decline relative to other cities, which were experiencing considerable urbanization and population growth. This same decline, however, averted the modernization processes that demolished historical buildings in Tainan and Taipei, leaving Lukang preserved as it was in its heyday.
During the period of Japanese rule, the city was Taiwan's fifth most populous city, with a population of 19,805 according to the December 1904 census. The Hoklo people in the area were predominantly of Xiamen and Quanzhou origin, thereby speaking the Quanzhou dialect of Hokkien. Nanguan music is highly popular in Lukang and originates from Quanzhou.
In 1920, Lukang was governed as Rokkō Town (鹿港街) under Shōka District of Taichū Prefecture.
There are still many old temples in Lukang, such as Longshan Temple and MatzuTemple. The city boasts over 200 temples dedicated to a wide variety of folk deities. The town is also the origin of the terms ē-káng (下港) and téng-káng (頂港) used respectively to refer to southern Taiwan and northern Taiwan; the literal meanings of the terms are below the harbor and above the harbor.
The Yuzhenzhai (玉珍齋) cakes are famous local specialties, as well as Lukang's Ox Tongue Cakes (牛舌餅) and oyster pancakes.

Lukang or Lugang / 鹿港 is an urban township in northwestern Changhua County, Taiwan. The township is on the west coast of Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait. The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Lukang was an important sea port in the 18th century and 19th century. It was the most populous city in central Taiwan until the early 20th century. In March 2012, it was named one of the Top 10 Small TouristTowns by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan.
The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Its old Taiwanese name was Lok-a-kang (鹿仔港) and its shortened version is seen in English texts and maps as variants such as "Lok-kang", Lokang and Lo-kiang. In 2011, the Ministry of Interior decided to keep the historical Wade-Giles spelling "Lukang" and abandon the change to the Pinyin spelling "Lugang" that had been gradually taking place since Taiwan switched to Pinyin in 2009.
During the Qing Dynasty, the depth of Lukang's harbour and its proximity to Fujian province on mainland China made Lukang an important trading port. During Lukang's heyday from 1785 to 1845, Lukang's population reached 20,000. Lukang was Taiwan's second largest city after current Tainan and was larger than Bangka (now a district of Taipei), then the island's third-largest city.
The subsequent silting of the harbour and the city's refusal to allow railroads to pass through the city led to losses in trade in commerce, which, in turn led to Lukang's decline relative to other cities, which were experiencing considerable urbanization and population growth. This same decline, however, averted the modernization processes that demolished historical buildings in Tainan and Taipei, leaving Lukang preserved as it was in its heyday.
During the period of Japanese rule, the city was Taiwan's fifth most populous city, with a population of 19,805 according to the December 1904 census. The Hoklo people in the area were predominantly of Xiamen and Quanzhou origin, thereby speaking the Quanzhou dialect of Hokkien. Nanguan music is highly popular in Lukang and originates from Quanzhou.
In 1920, Lukang was governed as Rokkō Town (鹿港街) under Shōka District of Taichū Prefecture.
There are still many old temples in Lukang, such as Longshan Temple and MatzuTemple. The city boasts over 200 temples dedicated to a wide variety of folk deities. The town is also the origin of the terms ē-káng (下港) and téng-káng (頂港) used respectively to refer to southern Taiwan and northern Taiwan; the literal meanings of the terms are below the harbor and above the harbor.
The Yuzhenzhai (玉珍齋) cakes are famous local specialties, as well as Lukang's Ox Tongue Cakes (牛舌餅) and oyster pancakes.

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE IN TAIWAN, TRIP TO PENGHU ISLAND 2016

The windswept PENGHU ISLANDS are considered national treasures by the Taiwanese, who invariably gush over their epic histories, striking topography, searing hea...

The windswept PENGHU ISLANDS are considered national treasures by the Taiwanese, who invariably gush over their epic histories, striking topography, searing heat and, perhaps most of all, the brilliant fine-sand beaches that attract legions of holidaymakers every summer. Situated in the south of the strait, the sprawling archipelago stretches some 60km north to south and 40km east to west, encompassing 64 islands – only twenty of which are inhabited.

The windswept PENGHU ISLANDS are considered national treasures by the Taiwanese, who invariably gush over their epic histories, striking topography, searing heat and, perhaps most of all, the brilliant fine-sand beaches that attract legions of holidaymakers every summer. Situated in the south of the strait, the sprawling archipelago stretches some 60km north to south and 40km east to west, encompassing 64 islands – only twenty of which are inhabited.

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Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram. It is somewhat similar in size and density with neighboring Bali and shares some cultural heritage, but is administratively part of NTB along with sparsely populated Sumbawa. It is surrounded by a number of smaller islands locally called Gili.
The most important places to visit in Lombok are: Suranadi Temple (in the beautiful island of Lombok, Indonesia, you will find such stunning temples as this one amidst inspiring scenery), Beaches (Lombok's beaches are among the best in the world. Spectacular vistas surround you. Take time to surf and enjoy the sunsets), dance (an ancient art form, truly a captivating experience. It is a religious expression and an integral part of the culture), Pringgasela village, Narmada Temple and many more.
This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Lombok travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.

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Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram. It is somewhat similar in size and density with neighboring Bali and shares some cultural heritage, but is administratively part of NTB along with sparsely populated Sumbawa. It is surrounded by a number of smaller islands locally called Gili.
The most important places to visit in Lombok are: Suranadi Temple (in the beautiful island of Lombok, Indonesia, you will find such stunning temples as this one amidst inspiring scenery), Beaches (Lombok's beaches are among the best in the world. Spectacular vistas surround you. Take time to surf and enjoy the sunsets), dance (an ancient art form, truly a captivating experience. It is a religious expression and an integral part of the culture), Pringgasela village, Narmada Temple and many more.
This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Lombok travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.

Taiwan’s Penghu Islands

Taiwan is an island country of 23 million people and majority of them live in a handful of cities. When they seek to leave their hectic urban life behind they ...

Taiwan is an island country of 23 million people and majority of them live in a handful of cities. When they seek to leave their hectic urban life behind they escape to their country’s villages, mountains, forests…and islands. Joseph returns to Taiwan to visit the Penghu Archipelago in the Taiwan Straits – a chain of 64 isles and islets – 20 inhabited – 50-minutes by air from the capital of Taipei. He explores the main and outer islands historic and natural attractions and enjoys summer fun in the sun on the Tropic of Cancer while also continuing to learn about and experience Taiwan’s cultural heritage. Along the way, he discovers yet another side of Ilha Formosa — the beautiful isle of Taiwan.

Taiwan is an island country of 23 million people and majority of them live in a handful of cities. When they seek to leave their hectic urban life behind they escape to their country’s villages, mountains, forests…and islands. Joseph returns to Taiwan to visit the Penghu Archipelago in the Taiwan Straits – a chain of 64 isles and islets – 20 inhabited – 50-minutes by air from the capital of Taipei. He explores the main and outer islands historic and natural attractions and enjoys summer fun in the sun on the Tropic of Cancer while also continuing to learn about and experience Taiwan’s cultural heritage. Along the way, he discovers yet another side of Ilha Formosa — the beautiful isle of Taiwan.

bombardment in Taiwan straits 1958 金門 英雄小八路

battle scene in Taiwan straits 1959 海上神鹰

air battle in Taiwan straits Chinese airforce 1965 青雲曲 臺海空戰

Bombardment in Taiwan straits 金門炮战 英雄小八路

published: 03 Mar 2018

Air battle over Taiwan straits Chinese airforce 1965 青雲曲 臺海空戰

published: 02 Mar 2018

America’s Taiwan strategy badly needs rethinking, rebuilding

America’s Taiwan strategy badly needs rethinking, rebuilding
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The time has come for the United States to rebuild and rethink its approach to Taiwan’s defense and security. China is becoming too provocative and aggressive, not only in the South China Sea, but also in the Taiwan straits, where it is starting to encroach on well-established red lines. It has also been carrying out military flights around the Taiwanese periphery, then heading as far as Japan, sending a message to both countries. It is not a m...

Chinese mainland's Association for TourismExchange across the Taiwan Straits on Friday sent condolences to the earthquake victims in Taiwan's Hualien County.
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Straits Talk: U.S.-China Trade War Fights in? Taiwan Fear Involved

Torpedo gun boat sea battle Chinese navy marine Taiwan straits 解放军 海军

Sea Battle scene in Taiwan straits 1959 解放軍打國軍 海上神鹰

published: 18 Jan 2018

Bombardment in Taiwan straits Communist 1958 金門 英雄小八路

published: 18 Jan 2018

Chinese Garbage Carrier Sailing through The Taiwanese Straits

On Tuesday night Chinese carrier with other ships sailed through the Taiwanese Straits. They kept to their side of China but the problem we have here is the China is increasing their harassment of Taiwan. It seems like the more the US talks about possibly invading North Korea the more the Chinese are harassing Taiwan. Possibly the Chinese are trying to send a signal to the US that if the US invade North Korea the Chinese will attack Taiwan. The United States government needs to put the Chinese on notice and give them a stiff warning that if the US attacks North Korea in order to secure the security of the United States and their allies and China uses that event to attack Taiwan then it could be all out war with China. The United States needs to put China back in their box and put China on ...

America’s Taiwan strategy badly needs rethinking, rebuilding
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The time has come for the United States to rebuild and rethink its approach to Taiwan’s defense and security. China is becoming too provocative and aggressive, not only in the South China Sea, but also in the Taiwan straits, where it is starting to encroach on well-established red lines. It has also been carrying out military flights around the Taiwanese periphery, then heading as far as Japan, sending a message to both countries. It is not a message of peace and cooperation. Over the years – and no matter under what administration – support for Taiwan in the United States has been, at best, mediocre. The supply of mostly obsolete defense hardware, the long delays in providing equipment, the stilted and mostly non-functional military-to-military relationship and America’s reluctance to respond to Chinese provocations: these factors have left Taiwan largely on its own. Must-reads from across Asia - directly to your inbox I was in Taiwan during the 1996Taiwan Straits Crisis, when Chinese missiles and landing ships were conducting an exercise that directly threatened Taiwan. I remember just how long it took before Bill Clinton finally sent US aircraft carriers to the area, forcing China to stand down. It was frightening, and a very close call. Taiwan had very little chance without US support – even then, when its air force and navy were stronger than now. (I was part of a three-man unofficial delegation that included former CIA head James Woolsey and AdmiralBud Edney. Later I would serve for five years as a Commissioner on the US-China Economic and SecurityReviewCommission.) But Washington hardly changed its ways toward Taiwan after 1996. Most of Washington’s inaction derives from the perceived “imperative” to have good relations with China. China was regarded as an emerging power and as a huge market for the United States, while Taiwan was seen as an unneeded irr...
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America’s Taiwan strategy badly needs rethinking, rebuilding
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The time has come for the United States to rebuild and rethink its approach to Taiwan’s defense and security. China is becoming too provocative and aggressive, not only in the South China Sea, but also in the Taiwan straits, where it is starting to encroach on well-established red lines. It has also been carrying out military flights around the Taiwanese periphery, then heading as far as Japan, sending a message to both countries. It is not a message of peace and cooperation. Over the years – and no matter under what administration – support for Taiwan in the United States has been, at best, mediocre. The supply of mostly obsolete defense hardware, the long delays in providing equipment, the stilted and mostly non-functional military-to-military relationship and America’s reluctance to respond to Chinese provocations: these factors have left Taiwan largely on its own. Must-reads from across Asia - directly to your inbox I was in Taiwan during the 1996Taiwan Straits Crisis, when Chinese missiles and landing ships were conducting an exercise that directly threatened Taiwan. I remember just how long it took before Bill Clinton finally sent US aircraft carriers to the area, forcing China to stand down. It was frightening, and a very close call. Taiwan had very little chance without US support – even then, when its air force and navy were stronger than now. (I was part of a three-man unofficial delegation that included former CIA head James Woolsey and AdmiralBud Edney. Later I would serve for five years as a Commissioner on the US-China Economic and SecurityReviewCommission.) But Washington hardly changed its ways toward Taiwan after 1996. Most of Washington’s inaction derives from the perceived “imperative” to have good relations with China. China was regarded as an emerging power and as a huge market for the United States, while Taiwan was seen as an unneeded irr...
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Chinese mainland's Association for TourismExchange across the Taiwan Straits on Friday sent condolences to the earthquake victims in Taiwan's Hualien County.
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Chinese Garbage Carrier Sailing through The Taiwanese Straits

On Tuesday night Chinese carrier with other ships sailed through the Taiwanese Straits. They kept to their side of China but the problem we have here is the Chi...

On Tuesday night Chinese carrier with other ships sailed through the Taiwanese Straits. They kept to their side of China but the problem we have here is the China is increasing their harassment of Taiwan. It seems like the more the US talks about possibly invading North Korea the more the Chinese are harassing Taiwan. Possibly the Chinese are trying to send a signal to the US that if the US invade North Korea the Chinese will attack Taiwan. The United States government needs to put the Chinese on notice and give them a stiff warning that if the US attacks North Korea in order to secure the security of the United States and their allies and China uses that event to attack Taiwan then it could be all out war with China. The United States needs to put China back in their box and put China on notice that we will stand by Taiwan and United States needs to finally 100% recognize Taiwan as an independent nation and stop sitting on the fence and take a side already. See video for more.
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On Tuesday night Chinese carrier with other ships sailed through the Taiwanese Straits. They kept to their side of China but the problem we have here is the China is increasing their harassment of Taiwan. It seems like the more the US talks about possibly invading North Korea the more the Chinese are harassing Taiwan. Possibly the Chinese are trying to send a signal to the US that if the US invade North Korea the Chinese will attack Taiwan. The United States government needs to put the Chinese on notice and give them a stiff warning that if the US attacks North Korea in order to secure the security of the United States and their allies and China uses that event to attack Taiwan then it could be all out war with China. The United States needs to put China back in their box and put China on notice that we will stand by Taiwan and United States needs to finally 100% recognize Taiwan as an independent nation and stop sitting on the fence and take a side already. See video for more.
I hope to see you all on twitter.
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The Taiwan Strait Crises

After the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China, they still held out in Taiwan, Hainan, and a few islands that were lost over time, except for Taiwan. China tried to attack Taiwanese territory three times, all three failing thanks to American intervention.
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TAIPEI — Tension between China and Taiwan heightened after China’s aircraft carrier and its fleet of warships entered the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.
China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier and warships entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and was sailing along the west side of the median line of the strait after returning from exercises in the South China Sea. In response, Taiwan scrambled fighter jets and navy ships to monitor and control the situation. Taiwan’s defense department estimates the Liaoning will leave Taiwan Strait on Thursday.
“I want to emphasize our government has sufficient capability to protect our national security. It's not necessary to overly panic,” Reuters quoted Chang Hsiao-yueh, minister for Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council as saying. “On the other hand, any threats would not benefit cross-Strait ties.”
In response, China claims the Liaoning’s movements complied with international law.
“The Taiwan Strait is an international waterway shared between the mainland and Taiwan. So, it is normal for the Liaoning to go back and forth through the Taiwan Strait in the course of training, and it won't have any impact on cross-Strait relations,” Reuters quoted China’s ViceForeign Minister Liu Zhenmin’s comment at a briefing on Asia-Pacific security.
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Basalt Wall Found in Taiwan Straits

A rare find in waters off Taiwans coast. A researcher has found a large basalt rock wall while diving in the Taiwan Strait. Lets take a look.
STORY:
The huge basalt rock formation resembles a city wall and rivals similar ones found on land.
The 200 meter-long and ten meter-high monolith looks like thousands of pillars packed together. It was found by Jeng Ming-hsiou near the PescadoresArchipelago.
Jeng is a professor at the state-run Academia Sinica in Taipei.
He was diving in an area about 40 kilometers west of Taiwan's main island when he saw the wall.
The Giant's Causeway on the coast of Ireland and the Wairere Boulders of New Zealand are two well-known basalt formations.
Jeng says the underwater formation was more than likely started by a volcanic eruption as far back as 1,800 years ago.

Voice of Free China on Communist Invasion of Kinmen and Matsu Islands

[NOTE] Audio may get scratchy at times. Voice of Free China shortwave radio broadcast commemorating the failed communist invasion of the Nationalist-held islands of Kinmen during August of 1958. It is regarded as a turning point of the Chinese Civil War and basis for continual defense of Taiwan from further PRC aggression.
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Taiwan Prepares for Possible Chinese Invasion (1997)

Then LastDomino: Following the handover of Hong Kong, China has turned its eyes towards the democratic island of Taiwan. It's enough to send a shiver of fear down the spines of all Taiwanese. They know they could be next and military exercises send a clear signal they are prepared to fight.
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Taiwan has purchased dozens of new jet fighters and all school children learn to fire an M16as part of their curriculum. President Lee Teng Hui appears at the launch of non-government TV stationFormosa. China accuses him of being a closet pro-independence man. Formosa boss Dr Chai is behind the anti-China movement which campaigns on Taipeis streets. Despite Taiwans impressive weaponry, shots may never be fired in anger across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan has one of the largest container ports anywhere and China may succeed in reclaiming the island through economics. China and Taiwan need each other for trade. Examines Chinas attempts to lure Taiwan with the power of the dollar.
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Taiwan Vacation Travel Video Guide

Travel video about destination Taiwan.
Taiwan, the BeautifulIsland or, ‘Ilha Formosa’: a land of gods, spirits and temples - an island at the end of a rainbow! This south east Asian island is separated from the Chinese mainland by the Formosa Strait that at its narrowest point is a hundred and thirty kilometres wide. Taipei is a pulsating metropolis in the north of the island in which emperors’ treasures and chaotic traffic highlight both industrial strength and a Chinese way of life. In the old town district of Wan Hua is the city’s oldest and most precious Buddhist temple of Lungshan Szu, the Dragon MountainTemple. The Sun Yi Sen Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the centenary of the founder of the Republic of China. His efforts brought about the abdication of the last emperor and the birth of the Republic Of China. The Confucius Temple is a place of contemplation and is a replica of the Temple Of Qu Fu, Qu Fu having been the home town of Confucius. This silent place is one of five temples in Taiwan dedicated to the great Chinese philosopher, Confucius, the founder of a religion that even today has many followers. The past importance of the former Taiwanese capital of Tainan is indicated by the city’s many temple complexes that contain an abundance of sacred works of art. Religion still plays a central role in the daily life of the people and the Tien Gon Temple is the most important temple in Taiwan. Taiwan is an island full of magical charm, fascinating works of art and breathtaking natural wonders. The legacy of Confucius mixed with the bright hope of the future. A symbiosis of industrialisation and Chinese tradition. The success of capitalism confirmed by the eternal words, “Made in Taiwan“!

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30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide

Come join us as we visit Taipei (臺北市) in this travel guide covering the best 30 things to ...

30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide

Come join us as we visit Taipei (臺北市) in this travel guide covering the best 30 things to do in Taipei, Taiwan (中華民國). When it comes to dynamic cities in Asia worth visiting Taipei may be the most underrated. You'll be hard pressed to find a city that offers better street food, night markets and green escapes in the region.
With limited time we hit the ground running in Taipei, Taiwan covering restaurants, museums, temples, memorial shrines and shopping areas worth checking out. An absolute must in Taipei is to visit one of the many night markets where you can indulge in Taiwanese street food until you're literally about to explode. It's just that good and that cheap.
Overall, it is an inviting city where locals are warm and go out of their way to be kind to visitors. Come find out what makes Taipei (台北市) a favorite city of ours in Asia!
Taipei TravelGuide - (30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan):
1) Taipei 101 (臺北101 / 台北101) - 00:31
2) Taipei 101 Mall for shopping in Taipei, Taiwan - 01:54
3) Elephant Mountain Hike (象山) - 02:07
4) National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂) - 02:56
5) National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine (國民革命忠烈祠) - 03:28
6) Shilin Night Market (士林夜市) - 03:59
7) Maokong Gondola cable car ride (貓空) -05:33
8) Taiwanese teahouse (茶館) for mountains views, tea and traditional snacks & cookies - 05:50
9) Taipei Zoo (臺北市立動物園) - 08:56
10) BeitouHot Springs-Taipei (北投溫泉) - 09:07
11) Guandu Nature Park for birdwatching (關渡自然公園) - 09:43
12) Tamsui seaside district (aka Danshui) for a bike ride (淡水區) - 10:51
13) Taipei public Bicycle system - uBike (微笑單車) - 12:03
14) Xiaolongbao: Taiwanese SoupDumplings - Xiao Long Bao (小籠包 - 小笼包) - 12:13
15) National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院) - 15:27
16) Zhishan Garden (至善園) - 16:00
17) Lungshan Temple of Manka aka Longshan Temple (艋舺龍山寺) - 16:35
18) Raohe Street Night Market (饒河夜市) - 16:50
19) Taiwanese breakfast in Taipei - 17:40
20) Taiwanese MangoShaved IceDessert (芒果冰) - 18:00
21) Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵 / 牛肉面) - 19:24
22) Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化創意產業園區) - 21:53
23) National Taiwan Museum (NTM; 國立台灣博物館 - 22:24
24) 228 Peace Memorial Park and Monument (二二八和平紀念公園 / 二二八和平纪念公园) - 22:51
25) Hsing Tian Kong (行天宮) temple devoted to Guan Yu, the patron god of businessmen - 23:08
26) Taipei Expo Park (花博公園) - 23:43
27) Taipei Fine Arts Museum aka TFAM (台北市立美術館) - 23:53
28) Taipei Story House (台北故事館) once known as Yuanshan Mansion (圓山別莊) - 24:00
29) NingxiaNight Market (寧夏夜市) - 24:10
30) Taipei Metro or Taipei MRT (台北捷運) using an EasyCard (悠遊卡) - 24:47
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Our visit Taipei travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (best restaurants and street food), top museums and the city by day and evening when the night markets are in full action. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical Taipei tourism brochure or Taipei, Taiwan city tour.
30 Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan Travel Guide Transcript:
Today we’re going to take you around a city that completely won us over: Taipei. As two self-proclaimed foodies who are always on the hunt for the next meal, we loved the amazing mix of restaurants and street markets the city had to offer. On top of that, there were plenty of temples, museums, and nature escapes to keep us busy throughout the day, so we actually managed to pack quite a bit into our trip. With this video, we’re going to show you 30 things to do in Taipei, Taiwan, and you can count on a few foodie recommendations to be sprinkled throughout. Now let’s get started.
And that’s it for our visit to Taipei! We hope you enjoyed this video and that you got a few of idea of things to do, see, and most importantly, eat on your next visit. As always, if you have any other suggestions of fun things to do around Taipei, we invite you to share them with travellers in the comments below. Wishing you happy travels and until next time!
This is part of our Travel in Taiwan video series showcasing Taiwanese food, Taiwanese culture and Taiwanese cuisine.
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🌞{Trip} Taiwan Travel -- PENGHU 3-Day Trip/澎湖三日遊

Video of our latest trip to the islands of Penghu in Taiwan.
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We visited places on the main island and the smaller islands of Qimei and Wang'an. Unfortunately an approaching typhoon messed up our original plan of visiting another island, Jibei. We rented scooters which is the best way to get around. The double heart stone weir was indeed beautiful, the whale cave was impressive too. There was less people on the fine sand beach than we expected. Overall a nice trip.
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Aimen Beach 隘門沙灘
Baisha 白沙
Erkan Village 二崁村
Four-Eyed Well 四眼井
Lintou Beach 林投沙灘
Magong 馬公
Magong Cultural Center 媽宮文化城
Mazu 媽祖
Penghu 澎湖
Qimei 七美
Qingwan Cactus Park 青灣仙人掌公園,
Shanshui Beach 山水沙灘
Shili Beach 時裡沙灘
Taiwan Strait台灣海峽Tianhou Temple天后宮主
Tiantai Hill 天台山
Twin HeartsStone Weir雙心石滬;
Wang’an望安
Xiyu 西嶼
Yuwengdao Lighthouse漁翁島燈塔
Zhongshe中社聚落群
Zhongyang Street中央街
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"We woke up bright and early this day to catch an early-morning ferry to Qimei, the southernmost South Sea island. Hopping on scooters right at the pier (rental included in ferry-ticket price), we headed out on the very quiet coastal road – more goats than cars. Qimei’s iconic symbol is the Twin Hearts Stone Weir, made of stones piled laboriously, which fills at high tide and leaves fish stranded at low. The Tomb of the Seven Beauties – “Qimei” means “Seven Beauties” – is built around a well down which seven chaste Ming Dynasty maidens are said to have thrown themselves on the approach of nasty-intent Japanese pirates. Among the other must-visit Qimei attractions we checked off our to-do list were the picturesque Little Taiwan and Waiting for Husband Rock, two coastal rock formations viewed from above.
Rather than traveling straight back to Magong, we stopped off at Wang’an for a few hours’ exploration of this island. The highlights of our meander along the sleepy round-island coastal road? Tiantai Hill and the village of Zhongshe. Your walk up Tiantai Hill, the island’s highest point, leads to wonderful panoramic views over Wang’an and its numerous nearby islands. Wonderful Zhongshe is an old narrow-lane fishing village, almost all homes stone/coral-built. Be sure to stop in for the homemade ice-cream at the shop – shade is at a premium in the village – under the huge Penghu-renowned “Wang’an TownshipTree,” an Indian almond tree planted by the shop owner’s mother in 1928."
"Penghu is home to many long, fine-sand beaches. Four of the most popular are on the island of Penghu’s south side – Lintou, Aimen, Shanshui, and Shili. On the morn of this day we visited each in turn. I especially like Lintou and Shanshui. Lintou and Aimen are connected by a long beach-edge boardwalk; behind Lintou Beach is Lintou Park, a shady, aesthetically laid-out tree park in which you can sit yourself down to alfresco coffee at a bright and breezy café. At Shanshui’s entrance is a bustling cluster of beach-bum-style eateries and cafés, and backing its west side is an attractive protected lagoon area traversed in part by a long boardwalk. This leads to a high promontory that drops into the surf at the beach’s west end. Topped with a large lookout, formerly part of an off-limits military zone, the promontory is dotted with abandoned camouflaged bunkers, pillboxes, and other facilities, one outfitted with heritage photos and information boards (Chinese) on this spot’s military and ecological past.
Near Shili, pretty much at Penghu’s southwest tip, is the compelling, still-being-developed Qingwan Cactus Park. There are two foci. Cacti, yes – the archipelago’s dry, flattish, windswept environment is perfect for cactus growth. And military history – the park site is a former Japanese military base rich in ruins, notably hidden big-gun emplacements, bunker barracks, and command posts."

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Come discover Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s busiest harbor. Located in southwestern Taiwan, this city boasts scenic seaside spots, magnificent mountain views, and a captivating culture.
Begin your journey on the island of Cijin, and visit TianhouTemple, where Matzu, the protector of fishermen and sailors, is honored. Next, head further inland and hike the trails at Monkey Mountain; have a spot of tea with a view of the city as monkeys swing overhead from the treetops. Other popular attractions include Love River, which offers scenic pathways that run through the city, and Lotus Lake, where the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas are said to give visitors good luck. At the lake, honor the Goddess of Mercy and God of War, and marvel at the massive statue of the MysteriousWarrior, Xuan Wu. After visiting Lotus Lake, don’t miss the nearby Tianfu Palace and Taiwan’s largest Confucian Temple.
Round the day off with a jaunt to the Liuhe Night Market. As one of the largest markets in Asia, these open-air stalls serve up the freshest seafood around.
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Taipei City Guide + Travel Tips (Taiwan - 臺北市)

Our Taipei City Guide and Travel Tips for Taipei, Taiwan features top attractions, restaur...

Taipei City Guide + Travel Tips (Taiwan - 臺北市)

Our Taipei CityGuide and Travel Tips for Taipei, Taiwan features top attractions, restaurants, museums, architecture and other activities worth visiting. Some of the top highlights include visiting famous night markets and eating TaiwaneseStreet Food as well as taking day trips out into the countryside and visiting Taipei 101 (台北101).
Aside from the best things to do in Taipei, Taiwan we also cover travel tips including prices for hotels and/or apartment rentals and entrance fees to the best attractions and museums. Furthermore, we highlight Taiwanese food and how much it costs to eat out at restaurants in Taipei and what are the best and most cost effective transportation options to get around Taipei, Taiwan like a local. Come join us as we explore Taipei City (臺北市).
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March 1996 China Taiwan Tensions

In March 1996, Taiwan was set for its first genuinely democratic Presidential elections. I...

Taiwan's first tourism bureau opens in Beijing

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1. Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association in Beijing walking into office, pan to office sign
2. Yang showing TV advertisements and a map of Taiwan inside the office
3. Pan of Taiwan Tourism office
4. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association, Beijing Office:
"Through these kinds of visits we can improve interactions and understanding between the two sides of the strait. That is our primary goal. But also, on other matters, like travel related disputes and requests for assistance, we also want to be a source of help and services."
5. Various of Yang showing posters inside meeting room of office
6. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Yang Ruizhong, Director of Taiwan Strait Tourism Association, Beijing Office:
"So here in Beijing, Taiwan has set up an office, and the Mainland also has an office in Taipei. Our office opens today on the 4th and their office opens on the 7th of May. These are bilateral agreements. So our position in the offices is that of public servants. We are a unit with public authority."
7. Yang walking in office
8. Yang pointing to informational stencils on window, zoom out
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Taiwan established its first quasi-government presence in China on Tuesday with its newly opened tourism office in Beijing after the two sides' relations steadily improved.
China will open its counterpart office in Taipei later this week as part of reciprocal steps aimed at opening up the cross-straits tourism market.
Since taking office in 2008, Taiwanese PresidentMa Ying-jeou has actively promoted ties with Beijing.
This would be the first time Taiwan and China have set up offices of any kind in each other's territories since they split amid civil war in 1949.
"Through these kinds of visits we can improve interactions and understanding between the two sides of the straits. That is our primary goal," said Yang Ruizhong, head of the Taiwan Strait Tourism Association office in Beijing.
Yang is the first senior Taiwanese official to be based in Beijing, a key milestone in bilateral ties after decades of hostility.
Cross-straits relations, which have been more hostile in the past, are at their warmest in years under Ma's tenure.
Since he was elected, the two sides have resumed high-level dialogues, set up regular direct transportation links and allowed a greater number of Chinese tourists to visit in the hope of boosting Taiwan's economy.
On Friday, China's Cross-Straits TourismExchangeAssociation will open its offices in Taiwan.
In the absence of official ties, the two offices will also work informally to handle travel problems and disputes, along with other difficulties, for their tourists.
"On other matters, like travel related disputes and requests for assistance, we also want to be a source of help and services," Yang said, though he added that the office does not issue visas.
Despite the split 60 years ago, China considers the self-ruled, democratic island of Taiwan as a renegade territory, and ultimately wants reunification.
Taiwanese officials are hopeful that tourism will aid in promoting better relations and understanding overall.
Since July 2008, Taiwan began allowing mainland Chinese to visit as part of group tours, while Taiwanese have been coming to do business in China for years.
Last year, Taiwan got about one (m) million Chinese visitors, while China recorded about four (m) million Taiwanese.
Yang said he hopes to open additional tourism offices across China in the future.
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Are Taiwan's Days as a Separate State Numbered? (2005)

Dire Strait (2005): The President of Taiwans stubborn push for independence has made him ...

Are Taiwan's Days as a Separate State Numbered? (2005)

Dire Strait (2005): The President of Taiwans stubborn push for independence has made him ChinasPublic Enemy Number One. But how likely are these tensions to escalate into a military conflict?
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"The world cannot sit by idly to see an undemocratic China remove the freedom, democracy and rights of Taiwans citizens," laments President Chen Shui-Bian. But despite his best efforts, Taiwans international support is dwindling. Only 25 countries still have diplomatic ties with it, and since Chen came to power China has stepped up its rhetoric, making it clear it will attack if it feels Taiwan is moving towards a formal declaration of independence. "As everyone knows, Taiwan is an inseparable part of the Chinese territory," states one Chinese commander. "The task of our military is to defend the motherland and to ensure its territorial integrity."
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Lukang / 鹿港, Taiwan / 臺灣 / 台灣 / 台湾 / 대만

Lukang or Lugang / 鹿港 is an urban township in northwestern Changhua County, Taiwan. The to...

Lukang / 鹿港, Taiwan / 臺灣 / 台灣 / 台湾 / 대만

Lukang or Lugang / 鹿港 is an urban township in northwestern Changhua County, Taiwan. The township is on the west coast of Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait. The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Lukang was an important sea port in the 18th century and 19th century. It was the most populous city in central Taiwan until the early 20th century. In March 2012, it was named one of the Top 10 Small TouristTowns by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan.
The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Its old Taiwanese name was Lok-a-kang (鹿仔港) and its shortened version is seen in English texts and maps as variants such as "Lok-kang", Lokang and Lo-kiang. In 2011, the Ministry of Interior decided to keep the historical Wade-Giles spelling "Lukang" and abandon the change to the Pinyin spelling "Lugang" that had been gradually taking place since Taiwan switched to Pinyin in 2009.
During the Qing Dynasty, the depth of Lukang's harbour and its proximity to Fujian province on mainland China made Lukang an important trading port. During Lukang's heyday from 1785 to 1845, Lukang's population reached 20,000. Lukang was Taiwan's second largest city after current Tainan and was larger than Bangka (now a district of Taipei), then the island's third-largest city.
The subsequent silting of the harbour and the city's refusal to allow railroads to pass through the city led to losses in trade in commerce, which, in turn led to Lukang's decline relative to other cities, which were experiencing considerable urbanization and population growth. This same decline, however, averted the modernization processes that demolished historical buildings in Tainan and Taipei, leaving Lukang preserved as it was in its heyday.
During the period of Japanese rule, the city was Taiwan's fifth most populous city, with a population of 19,805 according to the December 1904 census. The Hoklo people in the area were predominantly of Xiamen and Quanzhou origin, thereby speaking the Quanzhou dialect of Hokkien. Nanguan music is highly popular in Lukang and originates from Quanzhou.
In 1920, Lukang was governed as Rokkō Town (鹿港街) under Shōka District of Taichū Prefecture.
There are still many old temples in Lukang, such as Longshan Temple and MatzuTemple. The city boasts over 200 temples dedicated to a wide variety of folk deities. The town is also the origin of the terms ē-káng (下港) and téng-káng (頂港) used respectively to refer to southern Taiwan and northern Taiwan; the literal meanings of the terms are below the harbor and above the harbor.
The Yuzhenzhai (玉珍齋) cakes are famous local specialties, as well as Lukang's Ox Tongue Cakes (牛舌餅) and oyster pancakes.

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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE IN TAIWAN, TRIP TO PENGHU ISLAND 2016

The windswept PENGHU ISLANDS are considered national treasures by the Taiwanese, who invar...

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE IN TAIWAN, TRIP TO PENGHU ISLAND 2016

The windswept PENGHU ISLANDS are considered national treasures by the Taiwanese, who invariably gush over their epic histories, striking topography, searing heat and, perhaps most of all, the brilliant fine-sand beaches that attract legions of holidaymakers every summer. Situated in the south of the strait, the sprawling archipelago stretches some 60km north to south and 40km east to west, encompassing 64 islands – only twenty of which are inhabited.

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Lombok, Indonesia Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions

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Lombok, Indonesia Travel Guide - Must-See Attractions

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Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It forms part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. The provincial capital and largest city on the island is Mataram. It is somewhat similar in size and density with neighboring Bali and shares some cultural heritage, but is administratively part of NTB along with sparsely populated Sumbawa. It is surrounded by a number of smaller islands locally called Gili.
The most important places to visit in Lombok are: Suranadi Temple (in the beautiful island of Lombok, Indonesia, you will find such stunning temples as this one amidst inspiring scenery), Beaches (Lombok's beaches are among the best in the world. Spectacular vistas surround you. Take time to surf and enjoy the sunsets), dance (an ancient art form, truly a captivating experience. It is a religious expression and an integral part of the culture), Pringgasela village, Narmada Temple and many more.
This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Lombok travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on http://bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.

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Taiwan’s Penghu Islands

Taiwan is an island country of 23 million people and majority of them live in a handful of...

Taiwan’s Penghu Islands

Taiwan is an island country of 23 million people and majority of them live in a handful of cities. When they seek to leave their hectic urban life behind they escape to their country’s villages, mountains, forests…and islands. Joseph returns to Taiwan to visit the Penghu Archipelago in the Taiwan Straits – a chain of 64 isles and islets – 20 inhabited – 50-minutes by air from the capital of Taipei. He explores the main and outer islands historic and natural attractions and enjoys summer fun in the sun on the Tropic of Cancer while also continuing to learn about and experience Taiwan’s cultural heritage. Along the way, he discovers yet another side of Ilha Formosa — the beautiful isle of Taiwan.

America’s Taiwan strategy badly needs rethinking, rebuilding

America’s Taiwan strategy badly needs rethinking, rebuilding
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The time has come for the United States to rebuild and rethink its approach to Taiwan’s defense and security. China is becoming too provocative and aggressive, not only in the South China Sea, but also in the Taiwan straits, where it is starting to encroach on well-established red lines. It has also been carrying out military flights around the Taiwanese periphery, then heading as far as Japan, sending a message to both countries. It is not a message of peace and cooperation. Over the years – and no matter under what administration – support for Taiwan in the United States has been, at best, mediocre. The supply of mostly obsolete defense hardware, the long delays in providing equipment, the stilted and mostly non-functional military-to-military relationship and America’s reluctance to respond to Chinese provocations: these factors have left Taiwan largely on its own. Must-reads from across Asia - directly to your inbox I was in Taiwan during the 1996Taiwan Straits Crisis, when Chinese missiles and landing ships were conducting an exercise that directly threatened Taiwan. I remember just how long it took before Bill Clinton finally sent US aircraft carriers to the area, forcing China to stand down. It was frightening, and a very close call. Taiwan had very little chance without US support – even then, when its air force and navy were stronger than now. (I was part of a three-man unofficial delegation that included former CIA head James Woolsey and AdmiralBud Edney. Later I would serve for five years as a Commissioner on the US-China Economic and SecurityReviewCommission.) But Washington hardly changed its ways toward Taiwan after 1996. Most of Washington’s inaction derives from the perceived “imperative” to have good relations with China. China was regarded as an emerging power and as a huge market for the United States, while Taiwan was seen as an unneeded irr...
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Chinese mainland's Association for TourismExchange across the Taiwan Straits on Friday sent condolences to the earthquake victims in Taiwan's Hualien County.
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Chinese Garbage Carrier Sailing through The Taiwanese Straits

On Tuesday night Chinese carrier with other ships sailed through the Taiwanese Straits. They kept to their side of China but the problem we have here is the China is increasing their harassment of Taiwan. It seems like the more the US talks about possibly invading North Korea the more the Chinese are harassing Taiwan. Possibly the Chinese are trying to send a signal to the US that if the US invade North Korea the Chinese will attack Taiwan. The United States government needs to put the Chinese on notice and give them a stiff warning that if the US attacks North Korea in order to secure the security of the United States and their allies and China uses that event to attack Taiwan then it could be all out war with China. The United States needs to put China back in their box and put China on notice that we will stand by Taiwan and United States needs to finally 100% recognize Taiwan as an independent nation and stop sitting on the fence and take a side already. See video for more.
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